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BANFF TRAILFEBRUARY 2016 DELIVERED MONTHLY TO 2,400 HOUSEHOLDS

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Banff Trail Community Association2115 - 20 Avenue NWCalgary, AB, T2M 1J1Phone: 403.282.2234contact@banfftrailcommunity.cawww.banfftrailcommunity.ca

Banff Trail Messages 5

Canadiana in Banff Trail 8

My Babysitter List 12

At A Glance 14

Real Estate Update 19

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Banff Trail Community Association

BOARD MEETINGSare on the first Wednesday of

every month from 7:00pm-9:00 pm

Next meeting is February 3, 7-9pmSee you there!

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[email protected]

Newsletter submissions

March IssueDeadline

Have questions about Hall rentals or availability?

Contact our Hall Manager Eileen Arthur at 403-282-2234 or e-mail her at: hallmanager@

banfftrailcommunity.ca.

Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

banff trail Community association

2115 – 20 Avenue NW • T2M 1J1• 403 282-2234

Directors

VoluNteers

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officers

PresidentBarry Clement [email protected] Vice-President Heather Spicer [email protected] Treasurer Incoming [email protected] Gianna Cassell [email protected]

Hall Maintenance 403 246-2232Alfred Wright Planning & Development Rob Hirsch [email protected] Committee 403-809-5036Louise Brisson [email protected] & Special Events VACANTHall Manager 403 282-2234Eileen Arthur [email protected]

Memberships 403 454-7369Natasha Freedman [email protected] Coordinator Karen France [email protected] Howler Editor howlereditor@banff trailcommunity.ca

Mike Legge 403-870-0185 Llyal Grummett 403-284-3622Chris Van Egmond 403-289-0216Jeanette Monti 403-289-4321John Bannerman 403-616-1747

MeMbershiPsCommunity memberships are available at

$10 for single, $15 for family and household, and $25 for businesses Membership

year is March 1 to February28Pay by PayPal online at www.banfftrailcommunity.ca

Check out our Website: www.http://banfftrailcommunity.ca/

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BanffTrailCommunity

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BanffTrailYYC

STAy coNNEcTED WITh BANff TRAIL:

Check out the Banff Trail Babysitting Co-op at our next monthly social gathering. For more information about how families swap babysitting time as needed/available, and how parents enjoy a monthly evening of wine, snacks and chit-chat, contact our Coordinator Elena Rhodes at 403-202-4762 or email [email protected]. Go to www.banfftrailcommunity.ca for more information.

BANff TRAIlMESSAGES

Looking for the perfect part-time job? Banff Trail Com-munity Hall needs a cleaner. Inquire at [email protected].

Family Skate - February 20. Go to www.banfftrailcommunity.ca for details.

BTCA needs a bookkeeper. If you are able to help, and would like more details, please email [email protected].

Banff Trail Outdoor Soccer Registration to begin February 1, 2016. Watch for more information online at banfftrailcommunity.ca or email [email protected].

Drs. Grant & Craig SabeyFamily Dentistry

Laser dentistry Nitrous oxide New patients welcome

(403) 289-6473 (403) 284-9390102, 1926 - 20th Avenue NW

Visit our Websitewww.sabeydental.com

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fast. easy. organized.The Official City of Calgary Map Gallery is a collection of online maps that show locations and information for City parks, recreation centers, flood recovery efforts, drop-off locations, landfills and much more. Based on citizen feedback over the last several years, this collec-tion of maps is now organized by categories, allowing easy navigation throughout the gallery. In addition, we’ve improved functionality of our maps by hosting multiple custom-made maps instead of only one gener-ic map. There are over 30 maps available in the gallery, and each tells its own customized story. There is much information to discover in The City of Calgary Map Gal-lery, available from your personal computer or mobile device.

To use the Map Gallery, simply go to Calgary.ca and click on the Map link from the home page. Browse through the several categories available, and then click on the map of your choice.

See what services are available in your community, or take the Historical Downtown Calgary Walking Tour – the Map Gallery has it all. Visit maps.calgary.ca.

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BTCA Membership FormName: ________________________________________ Spouse: _______________________________________Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Postal Code: _____________________ Phone: ___________________________ Fax: _________________Email: _______________________________________Children under age 18: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I am interested in volunteering with the community association: • Newsletter • Social Functions • Sports • Fund-raising • Maintenance • Other (please specify): _______________________________________________________________________

The rates for Banff Trail Community Association membership are:• Single $10 • Family & Household $15 • Business $25

Please mail your application form toBtcA 2115 20 Avenue NW t2M 1J1

Make cheques payable to the Banff Trail Community AssociationPhone 403 454-7369 for more information

The Banff Trail Community Association is in need of volunteers to help with projects and

events throughout the year

We encourage everyone in the community to become more involved. Even if you are a short term resident you can be an engaged

member of our thriving community.

We need more help so please get involved!

Contact Llyal 403-651-1019

“Buying or selling, We are glad to help!”

YOUR CAPITOL HILL RESIDENT REALTOR

Banff Trail christmas Sing-a-long

The Banff Trail Christmas Sing-a-long was held on December 19th at the community centre. There was a wonderful mix of people who par-ticipated– from families and young children, to single adults and long-time Banff Trail residents. It was festive atmosphere, and the younger kids were treated to a crafts area, where they could create their own Christmas tree orna-ments and decorate gingerbread men.

There was a huge array of cookies, squares and goodies, along with hot chocolate for every-one to enjoy while singing some of the best known Christmas carols. Our carolling was en-hanced by a wonderful pianist who graciously led everyone through the songs.

It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Mark your calendars for next year’s Christmas Sing-a-long: December 17, 2016!

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the afternoon a success!

Beatrice Kozlowski

Spring Softball/Fastpitch Registration for YouthNose Creek Softball offers a community based program for young

athletes to learn new skills, make new friends and have fun!

PROGRAMS OFFERED:Girls Teams from U10 to U19

Mixed Teams for Tim Hortons Learn to Play

All of our athletes have the opportunity to:•Age appropriate skill development•Play with other athletes of equivalent skill level•Participate in at least one (1) tournament•Use premium softball equipment

Indoor Drop-In Clinics on Now!Spring Session runs from mid-April to end of June

Online Registration is Now Open!For more information or to Register: www.nosecreeksoftball.ca

Male athletes U10 and up can register for the ‘Calgary Boys Fastpitch’ softball program at www.calgaryboysfastpitch.com

Nose Creek Softball & Tim Hortons Learn to Play Softball


University of Calgary long Range Development PlanningThe University of Calgary is currently developing long range development plans (called “Campus Forward”), which will guide future planning and development decisions on the main campus. The planning exercise is focussed on identifying areas on campus for new buildings or other redevelopment, as well as improv-ing the “usability” of the main campus for its range of users. Representatives from all of the surrounding Community Associations were invited to participate in a series of stakeholder engagement sessions. Three workshops have been held to date and the final work-shop is scheduled for April. Community representa-tives collaborated to develop guiding principles for the University’s development (including aspects such as accessibility, sustainability and aesthetics), identify current problem areas and improvement opportuni-ties, as well as identify preferred locations for long-range expansion within the campus grounds.

The University will be holding two public open houses where anyone can drop by and provide their ideas. The first open house is planned for February from 9, 5:30 to 8:00 pm, at the Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church, 4612 Varsity Drive NW. If you can’t attend this open house, a second one will be scheduled for June. Find out more at www.ucalgary.ca/campusforward.

Chris van Egmond

canadiana in Banff TrailFor decades, BTCA has opened its rinks to community residents and all Calgarians. This year is no exception and skaters and hockey players alike are now enjoy-ing the ice surfaces. We provide a pleasure skating rink for those new to the sport and a full-sized hockey rink for those who want to enjoy some informal shin-ny or to simply hone their skills.

The ice is maintained by volunteers and we invite those who use the rinks on a regular basis to contrib-ute their time to maintaining the facility. Our volun-teer base needs to be supplemented by some new recruits and your assistance will ensure consistent ice conditions during the season.

We encourage all regular users to purchase a commu-nity membership to offset the cost of maintaining the rinks as we move forward. Those well-versed in the etiquette of outdoor rinks know that everyone needs to contribute to the maintenance of the ice. For those of you new to the concept, all skaters need to remove the snow they generate and not leave snow against the boards. We have provided shovels for this pur-pose but when absolutely necessary, volunteers will clear significant snowfalls with our equipment.

Enjoy the winter months on the rinks. If you can assist, contact Llyal at 403-651-1019.

Submitted by LlyalArticle by Steve Parr

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Remember, www.BanffTrailCommunity.ca is the place to look for short-notice events and more Community info. Check out our event calendar and interactive community map! We are also on Facebook now too: https://www.facebook.com/BanffTrailCommunity

Tai Chi Classes – Wednesday nights 7-8 p.m.Wednesday nights from 7-8 at the hall. A great way to relax and meet people. Feel free to just show up – wear clothes you can move in! $50 only for community members for 10 sessions.

Zumba® with Andrea - Every Monday 7:30-8:30pm and Wednesdays 8:15-9:15pm. Drop-ins welcome. Monthly Passes available. For up-to-date schedule and fees please check out http://andreadawe.zumba.com or contact Andrea at [email protected] Come join the party and dance yourself fit! No experi-ence necessary!

Qigong is back on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Karate and Kobudo – Tuesday and Thursday nights 8 – 9 p.m.

Classes available for all ages. More information can be found at: www.shinshikan.com

Yoga Classes & WorkshopsA great way to enjoy the benefits of yoga and have fun too!

Improve strength, coordination, posture and balance; increase your energy level and flexibility; enjoy greater vitality.

The All Levels class takes place on Thursdays from 7 - 8 p.m., and the Gentle Yoga class is held on Tuesdays from 10 - 11 a.m. For more information or to regis-ter, please contact Margau at 403-585-0043 or email [email protected]. Ask about our monthly yoga workshops too!

Banff Trail Ladies’ AuxiliaryMeets at the Hall the first Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. The next one will be Dec. 3 and the following will be Jan. 7 (weather permitting).

Wednesday Afternoon Crib ClubEvery Wednesday from 12:30 – 3 p.m.

New Players Welcome! Join a lively group of seniors en-joying 9 - 12 tables of crib each week. Two crib tourna-ments each year and several Pot Luck Luncheons each year.

Feel free to drop by and join in the fun.

Check out the website or the Facebook page for more up-to-date information.

Do you have an interesting story you think should be in The Howler? Know of someone living in Banff Trail how deserves to be featured in our newsletter? How about photographs of our community? If you do please contact [email protected].

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All are Welcome The Heart of Christian Science is Love. In Christian Science, this is more than worship; it’s about the practicality of learning to love God supremely and to love others as ourselves.

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Join us for: Sunday morning church service or Sunday school at 10:00 am and

Wednesday at 7:30 pm for weekly Testimony service

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Contact our clerk at: 403 266-3787 or [email protected]

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yoga and SportsBy Margau Perko, Certified Yoga Teacher

Yoga can enhance sports performance. The two work synergistically when practiced with awareness. Yoga is a conscious practice that can be compared to ‘being in the zone’, the state where the mind and the body are working together in harmony.

Yoga’s internal focus centers attention on the body’s movements rather than on an external outcome. Sports psychologists have noted that this plays a significant role in competitive sports and is more likely to lead to success.

Yoga can help with any sport including hockey, football, cycling, running, hiking, skiing, swimming, curling and skating. Golf is an example of an asymmetrical sport where the dominant side is overused. Due to the repeti-tive swing action, golfers are prone to wrist, shoulder and low back pain. A regular yoga practice builds a solid foundation to help overcome functional imbalances that can be created by repetitive movements.

Yoga enhances sports performance by:•developing correct physical alignment and coordination•improving functional strength, energy level and balance•increasing mental fortitude and concentration•enhancing breath-

ing and oxygen in-take

•preventing injuries and speeding up the recovery process•alleviating back pain

Even if you do not take part in a sport - if you manage chores in and around the home and enjoy gardening, painting or building, yoga can help enhance your energy, produc-tivity and vitality.

Ken Gray, marathon runner and yoga student

IN & AROuNDcAlGARyCrowchild tr. study: Upcoming EventsAttend an upcoming public drop-in session to see how the ideas gathered from Calgarians in fall 2015 look when applied to the Crowchild Trail corridor. Learn more about why some ideas will not move forward for further consideration. As well, help us review and evalu-ate the remaining ideas and the associated benefits, im-pacts, constraints and trade-offs against the project key principles. Feedback received will help the project team identify concepts for further development.

Drop-in Session #1: Saturday, February 27Time: 2 to 5 p.m.Location: Sunalta School, Gym – 536 Sonora Ave. S.W.

Drop-in Session #2: Thursday, March 10Time: 5 to 8 p.m.Location: Red and White Club, McMahon Stadium – 1833 Crowchild Tr. N.W.

Drop-in Session #3: Saturday, March 12Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: Queen Elizabeth (Senior) High School, Auxil-iary Gym – 512 - 18 St. N.W.

In addition to the events above, similar drop-in sessions for residents, businesses and other stakeholders located with-in a block of Crowchild Trail have been scheduled in Feb-ruary. These invite-only events provide those with homes and businesses in close proximity to Crowchild Trail an op-portunity to participate in the same sessions with others who share their unique perspective or concerns.An opportunity to provide feedback online will also be available in late February. For more information about this study and opportuni-ties to provide your input, visit calgary.ca/crowchild.

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Clearing snow and ice from sidewalksClear and safe sidewalks are essential for many Calgarians, especially those with disabilities, older adults, and children who walk to and from school. Under the Street Bylaw 20M88, the owner(s) and/or occupant(s) of a private property are required to clear snow and ice from sidewalks in the front or to the side of their property within 24 hours of a snowfall. If the sidewalk is not cleared within that time, The City may have the snow and ice removed from the sidewalk at the property owner’s expense. If you own a rental property, you are responsible for ensuring that adjacent sidewalks and pathways are cleared.

Snow AngelsKeeping sidewalks shoveled, ice-free and safe can

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be very challenging for older adults and other Calgarians who have limited mobility. The Snow Angels campaign encourages citizens to clear snow and ice from the sidewalks of their neighbours who may be less able to do it themselves. Watch for people in your neighbourhood who could use help removing snow and ice and lend them a hand. For more information please visit www.calgary.ca/snowangels.

Tips for Shoveling Snow and Ice• Stretch before you begin to shovel;• Keep warm and wear layered clothing;• Use an ergonomic shaped snow shovel to help

reduce back pain and make shoveling easier;• Space your hands on the shovel to increase

leverage;• Lift with your knees, not your back;• Clearing snow soon after it falls can prevent

snow and ice from building up on your sidewalk; • After removing the snow, you can apply road

salt/de-icer wherever necessary. This makes it easier for pedestrians to walk past your house;

Nestle into nature this family day weekend Family Day is a great time to reconnect with loved ones - a time to slow down, focus on family and create lasting memo-ries together. Finding activities for the holiday weekend that everyone will enjoy can be challenging, but rest assured, this year it will be a walk in the park.

The City of Calgary will be hosting free We Are Family events throughout the Family Day weekend at three of Calgary’s beautiful parks. Grab your skates and join us on Saturday, February 13 at Carburn Park or Sunday, February 14 at Prince’s Island Park for ice skating, fireside nature activities and family-friendly fun.

If you prefer an indoor celebration, drop by Devonian Gardens, Calgary’s downtown tropical oasis, on holiday Monday, Febru-ary 15. We will have entertainment for all ages, including na-ture games, crafts and a variety of animal furs and bones to see and touch.

All events run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information about our We Are Family events, visit calgary.ca/parks.


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Kaiya 12 403-805-1446 Yes

Hanna 12 587-580-5733 Yes

Annabel 12 403-616-6489 Yes

Maria 13 403-467-2760 Yes

Maxine 13 403-455-8427 Yes

Madison 13 403-850-6001 Yes

Kiera 13 403-922-6067 Yes

Claire 13 403-830-0060 Yes

Ava 13 403-279-2083 Yes

Quinn 13 403-230-7530 Yes

Angela 14 403-288-3410 Yes

Janessa 14 587-830-6585 Yes

Miriam 14 403-774-8880 No

Faris 14 403-402-0950 Yes

Grace 15 403-282-8823 Yes

Sebastian 15 403-971-1986 Yes

Sarah 15 403-660-0319 No

Kathryn 15 587-891-5671 Yes

Sarah 15 587-223-3339 Yes

Shy-Lynn 15 587-899-2766 Yes

Anna 16 587-969-5335 Yes

Ruby 17 403-289-3232 No

Ariel 17 587-968-3526 No

Cecilia 17 587-223-1330 Yes

Teaghan 18 403-560-0238 No

Duncan 18 403-500-9826 Yes

Makenzie 18 403-796-7733 Yes

Maddy 18 587-888-7298 Yes

Maddy 18 587-888-7298 Yes

Eugene 18 403-703-4488 Yes

Rachel 19 403-862-3026 Yes

Elise 19 403-993-6152 Yes

Taryn 19 403-999-1777 Yes

Tory 21 403-971-1061 Yes

Paméla 21 819-531-2543 No

Banff Trail

Calling All PArentsVisit mybabysitter.ca and find available babysitters in and around your community.

Calling All BABysittersEnroll free at mybabysitter.ca and choose the Calgary communities you would like to babysit in.

Disclaimer: We recommend for your own peace of mind that references be checked when choosing your babysitter. This babysitter list is provided as a service to the community and is governed by the terms & conditions outlined at mybabysitter.ca.

Jamie-Lyn 21 403-892-0176 No

Carol 21 403-472-9002 Yes

Maggie 21 403-605-8598 Yes

Maia 21 403-804-7834 Yes

Siobhan 22 403-923-9499 No

Andrea 23 403-465-0933 No

Megan 24 403-861-3718 Yes

Sydney 24 403-993-5441 Yes

Alison 24 587-999-1278 Yes

Blaise 24 587-223-8583 Yes

Genevieve 25 581-307-6165 Yes

Josefa 25 587-437-1252 Yes

Chandria 26 587-227-4107 Yes

Chantelle 27 403-354-7370 Yes

Camila 27 403-680-0942 No

Lindsay 29 403-383-1474 No

Andrea 30 587-437-2048 Yes

Amber 30 587-438-4789 Yes

Dayelle 32 587-755-1878 No

Antares 33 403-383-2527 Yes

Alexandra 33 587-432-7977 Yes

Rowena 41 587-894-0713 Yes

Todd 44 403-585-8463 Yes

Maria 45 403-818-0560 No

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An iguana can stay under water for 28 minutes.

tiger in the sky

The Great Horned Owl is the most common owl in North and South America. These magnificent birds are most recognized by their ‘plumicorns’ which resemble horns or cat like ears. These raptors are very adaptable using several different types of hunting skills to capture their prey as well as having a wide variety of prey.

It is this adaptability for hunting that they received their nickname ‘Tiger in the Sky’. The Great Horned Owl will dive, wings bent, talons outstretched to silently capture unsuspecting prey, including prey that outweighs the bird itself. They also swoop low along the ground to grab any variety of smaller prey and interestingly they are known to walk along the ground to capture yet oth-er types of prey.

The Great Horned Owl is a solitary bird except for mat-ing. It is at this time that the smaller male owl will roost close to the nest of the larger female until all the young fledge, and at this time will again leave. The owls do not build their own nests but rather prefer other bird nests.

The most common injury the Calgary Wildlife Reha-bilitation Society sees in these raptors are injuries from window strikes or of being hit by a vehicle. Owls that are

received with injuries from window strikes have a better chance of rehabilitation. Owls brought in with injuries from a vehicle strike are more difficult to rehabilitate due to broken bones and open fractures.

Should you find an injured Great Horned Owl, please call the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre at 403-266-2282 as soon as possible for further instruction. These are powerful birds and must be handled with care, however every moment counts.

If you catch a glimpse of the Great Horned Owl in their natural environment, remain quiet and still and enjoy the wonder of this beautiful Tiger in the Sky.

Article by Cheryl BowmanPhoto by Niket Sura

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BuSINESS clASSIfIEDSFor Business Classified Ad Rates Call Great News Publishing at 403 263-3044 or [email protected]

RIGHTWAY PLUMBING AND HEATING: Has been happily serving the Banff Trail area with quality work happy clients and fair pricing; with second generation experience, there is no job we can’t handle. Furnaces, softeners, garburators, appliances, humidifiers, faucets, water heaters, bathroom renos and gas lines also! Installed with great warranties. Call 403-968-6630.

SUNSET CHICKADEES: Brentwood home built artificial tree snag “bird house” for sale $45. The house is designed to resemble standing decom-posing dead wood. Attracts nesting Chickadees and Nuthatches. Add an internal infrared camera to watch the babies grow. Installation available. www.sunsetchickadees.com, YouTube channel “Sunset Chickadees” seasonal only phone Norman 403-797-2468

CERTIFIED GEL NAIL ARTIST: Home based busi-ness in New Brighton. New full set of French gel nails only $30.00. Nail polish and design $10.00. Also offer glitter tattoos and available for girls’ nail party bookings. Please call 403-464-8612.

CONCRETE CUTTING FOR BASEMENT WINDOWS, DOORS & FLOORS: New openings or enlarge-ments cut into foundation for basement win-dows and doors. Enlarge your existing basement windows to meet fire code for bedrooms, from cutting basement windows, doorways to supply and install quality windows, window-well, weep-ing-tile, core drilling, excavation and anything concrete cutting. Call 403-570-0555 or text 403-680-0611. Email: [email protected].

NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICT? Community Mediation Calgary Society (CMCS) is a no cost mediation and conflict coaching service that can help you resolve problems and restore peace! We help neighbours be neighbours again! www.communitymediation.ca, 403-269-2707.

TLC CLEANING: Over 18 years experience in the business! TLC Cleaning is a small and per-sonalized cleaning company. Licensed, insured, bonded, and WCB covered for your piece of mind. Excellent rates and references, environmentally friendly options too. Let us put a little TLC into your home! Free estimates; please call Carol at 403-614-8522.

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at a glanCE...• January 16 to May 31 - Body Worlds Vital: The

exhibition celebrates the living human body and allows visitors to learn about human anatomy is a far more real way than any textbook. www.sparkscience.ca

• March 3 - The Harlem Globetrotters: The Harlem Globetrotters, a world-famous exhibition basketball team, combines athletic feats and teamwork with theatre and comedy. www.harlemglobetrotters.com

• March 3 - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band: The Art of Time Ensemble is a chamber group that merges chamber music and pop music in this concert. The ensemble reinvents The Beatles’ soundtrack to The Summer of Love. www.calgaryphil.com

• March 4 to 13 - The Big Taste: Each year for The Big Taste, a number of Calgary restaurants offer prix fixe menus, giving Calgarians the chance to try the best of what each restaurant offers. www.calgarydowntown.com

• March 5 - The Black and White Ball: Decidedly Jazz Danceworks’ annual fundraising party is a black and white evening. Dress up in your finest (make sure it’s black or white) and dance the evening away. www.decidedlyjazz.com

• March 13 to 15 - Earth Science for Society Exhibit: Earth Science for Society (ESfS) is a free, family-friendly event that is open to the public. It showcases the importance of Earth Science in our everyday lives. www.esfscanada.com

• March 17 to 19 - ACAD Student’s Association Spring Show + Sale: See what Calgary’s up-and-coming young artists have produced during their school year. www.acad.ca

• March 24 to 29 - Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream: Disney princess stories are coming to the ice. The whole family will have fun seeing these favourite stories come to life on the ice rink. www.disneyonice.com

• March 29 to April 9 - Taking Flight: Festival of Student Work: Each year, the Taking Flight festival showcases the range of work conceived, directed and performed by University of Calgary graduate and undergraduate students. www.scpa.ucalgary.ca

• March 30 to April 16 – Macbeth: Darkness, dishonesty and murder fill Shakespeare’s supernatural tragedy Macbeth. Macbeth timelessly highlights how ambition can cause one’s downfall. www.shakespearecompany.com

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ChMarch 5Blitz SnowShoe Fun run — lake louiSeSnowshoeing is one of the fastest growing outdoor winter activities. Get involved in the trend and participate in a 5 kilometre of 10 kilometre snowshoe fun race. www.snowshoe.blitzevents.ca

March 5 to 6algary Maple FeStival deS SucreS Running all weekend at Heritage Park, this event is a celebration of francophone music, culture and food. www.calgarymaplefest.com

March 18 to 28Spring rally in the alleyThis annual, family-friendly event offers a range of activities centered around different modes of transportation. www.heritagepark.ca


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Friends,

January provided our office with the opportunity to further connect with our constituents. Our office was closed at the end of December and part of the first week of January, so that our staff could enjoy the holiday sea-son with friends and family, and we hope you had the opportunity to do the same.

Throughout January, we were able to engage more closely with some of our community associations with-in the Varsity constituency. We had the opportunity to meet with members of the Dalhousie Community Association, and the Brentwood Community Associa-tion. Over the next few years I look forward to every opportunity to engage more fully and frequently with our Community Associations, as they are the heart of community building and organization. We also had the opportunity to attend the University Heights Annual General Meeting. We find our Community Association AGM’s very informative, as our office continues to build our knowledge of local community programming and services.

As we head into February we are all getting prepared to brave some of the coldest days of the year. This time of year can bring out the “blahs” in many folks, as we long for Alberta’s sunny summer months. If any of you find yourself in need of a little extra support for your well being at this time of year I encourage you to reach out. Calgary has many fantastic resources such as the Dis-tress Centre. As always, our office is happy to connect you with a variety of community resources, and can point you to free services and events to help you beat the winter “blahs”.

As you may know, I will be welcoming a new member to my family as my husband and I expect our first son at the beginning of February. I want to take this opportu-nity to assure my constituents that my office and I will continue to serve the community throughout Febru-ary and thereafter. I am looking forward to introducing each of you to my son when he arrives!

Stephanie McLean, J.D., M.L.A.

CouNCillor, ward 7DRuh fARREll

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When the snowflakes start flying, the City and Cal-garians come together to make the season safe, productive and enjoyable for all.

The City’s Roads department works hard to plow, salt and sand roadways on a seven day priority sched-ule. The Parks department quickly clears designated multi-use pathways within 24 hours. Teams often work overnight to keep the greatest number of Cal-garians moving safely. Keeping our roads safe for everyone is also a joint effort between the City and Calgarians. When it snows, make sure to give your-self more time to reach your destination, and leave a greater distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you. Please also be extra mindful of people walking and cycling, who may struggle more in dif-ficult conditions. Calgary.ca/snow is the one-stop shop for winter travel tips, the road conditions map, frequently asked questions, updates, and more.

Sidewalks are the responsibilities of adjacent prop-erty owners and must be cleared within 24 hours. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to clear her or his sidewalk. Keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice can be challenging or impossible for seniors and others with limited mobility. Please consider becoming a Snow Angel and helping those who are less able. All you need to do is adopt someone’s sidewalk and clear it as you would your own. Watch for neighbours who could use help removing snow and lend them a hand. Visit Calgary.ca/snowangels for more information.

If you have questions on snow clearing, need to report sidewalks, pathways, or roads that are not cleared, or want to recognise the work of a Snow An-gel, please call 3-1-1.

For more information, and to sign-up for the Ward 7 e-newsletter, please visit www.druhfarrell.ca.

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April 2015 $805,540 $784,500

March 2015 $733,675 $716,875

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We can preserve nature and foster biodiversity for fu-ture generations, by staying on designated pathways and trails in our parks, in addition to respecting wildlife habitat and their migration patterns. The long-range plans are to monitor and manage invasive species (weeds); reduce habitat fragmentation; and link impor-tant habitat areas in the city and region.

The city-wide Biodversity committee has met and a website with agenda and minutes is in the works. In the meantime, digital versions of the 10-year strategic plan can be found on the City’s biodiversity page at: www.calgary.ca/biodiversity.

Many of Calgary’s existing open space sites, such as Nose Hill, Union Cemetery, Reader Rock Garden, Riley Park, Fort Calgary, and Inglewood Bird Sanctuary are in the category of Cultural landscapes. A major challenge is determining which method is most appropriate for the resource, with a view toward protection, preserva-tion or conservation, and restoration.

Cultural resource projects may include some or all of the following:•Protection: measures needed to guard against further

damage or deterioration;•Preservation: ongoing maintenance activities that

preserve the historic appearance or features of the landscape;•Restoration: the removal of later additions and the re-

creation of missing elements

Of the 800 kms of city-wide pathways, City Council approved snow clearing for up to 350 kms. Generally, City Parks crews are to clear snow on pathways within 24 hours and on sidewalks adjacent to parks within 72 hours. Re: concerns about pathways in natural parks not being cleared, some trails/pathways are best used only in non-winter months. Due to the steepness of the slope or site conditions, there may be safety concerns for potential pathway users and crews.

Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs) are land with conservation value.

This applies to the river valley system, the urban for-est, and natural environment parks. The land includes escarpments, natural grasslands, woodlots, and native pasture but also pertains to wetlands, natural bodies of water, and riparian corridors (along the river margins and banks).

There is an update on Open Space policy for recre-ational and environmental park spaces. Stakeholder consultation meetings with City Parks staff and industry began in February 2015. A final draft form of impact as-sessment for ESAs was debated by Council in early 2016. Planning and mapping guidelines are expected and a work program completed by March 2016.

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